GPM has been specifying TB Wood’s Sure-Flex couplings for several years. Early on, the company used competitor couplings, but eventually it switched to TB Wood’s because of the…
Denali National Park to use Lightning Hybrids
Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, centered on Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), the highest mountain in North America, has taken delivery of its first two…
AutomationDirect adds polycarbonate enclosures
AutomationDirect’s enclosure offering now includes Integra polycarbonate enclosures. The Impact series enclosures are lightweight, making them easier to carry and install. The polycarbonate enclosures feature high impact resistance of up to 900 inch-pounds, UV light resistance, and have a wide operating temperature range from minus 40 degrees F to 265 degrees F. All Integra polycarbonate…
When should you use tubing and fittings or flexible hose?
By: Davis Marlowe Because of the numerous advantages seamless steel tubing possesses over other tubing—apart from the added cost—seamless steel tubing is widely used in hydraulic systems. Seamless steel tubing is easier to bend than steel pipe, so it does not require the number of fittings and can be reused. High-volume applications are probably one […]
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Right-sized cylinders and efficiently ensure performance
By: Nathan Irvine – AVENTICS Corp Rightfully, pneumatics is considered extremely simple, flexible and economical. Add to that, air-powered systems are quite durable—they routinely run for years trouble-free with…
Pilot systems for mining shovels
By: Carl Dyke I have been in the mining pits. It can be a rough and dusty environment. Two million pound, 5,000-hp shovels quickly and gracefully load 4,000-hp…
New MultiMark “All-In-One” Printer Marking System
Weidmuller introduced the new MultiMark, a thermal transfer printer marking system with an innovative capability to meet a full range of customers’ labelling requirements for control cabinets or equipment build settings. The new all-in-one printer marking system incorporates a new range of marking solutions that would normally require several different printing devices. The MultiMark printer…
Advantech’s industrial touch screens — for flexible, rugged, long-life demands
Advantech announces the release of its IDS31 industrial touch monitor series with flexible mechanical design. While many products developed for the commercial field do not feature many of the elements needed in the industrial field, namely ruggedness, long life, and extended availability, Advantech’s IDS31 series meet that need. Ranging from 7” to 32” in both…
New u-remote Safe Power-Feed Modules from Weidmuller
Weidmuller announces the release of the newest addition to their award-winning u-remote distributed I/O module line-up – the u-remote Safe Power-feed Modules. Unique to the market today, these compact safety modules feature integrated functionality to safely switch off power to all modules that are within a safety segment, eliminating the need for a safety controller.…
Advantech Launches Compact Modular IPC Platform
Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group announces the launch of the MIC-7500, a compact modular inter-process communication (IPC) platform along with Advantech’s innovative optional expansion i-modules. The MIC-7500 is an industrial-grade platform equipped with a 6th generation Intel Core i processor, widely employed for factory and machine automation. Advantech’s i-modules are designed to be integrated with the…
J.W. Winco offers stainless steel arches pull handles
J.W. Winco, Inc announced it now offers GN 565.9 Stainless Steel Arched Pull Handles, Tapped or Thru Hole. These RoHS-compliant Arched Pull Handles are made of 304 stainless steel and feature a matte shot-blast finish. The modernly designed handles are suitable for door or drawer applications on medical, pharmaceutical, packaging and any other equipment that…
ANSYS, GE partner to bring simulation to the Industrial IoT
By Bruce Jenkins, President, Ora Research A top CAE vendor has partnered with a world industrial giant to help engineering and manufacturing organizations capitalize on the Industrial Internet…
inVia Robotics Launches the First “Goods-to-Box” Robotics Solution
inVia Robotics announced the national availability of its world’s first “goods-to-box” robotics system, which was created to transform the fulfillment and material handling operations of e-commerce providers and…
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Develop application software significantly faster
K 2016: B&R presents mapp Technology for the plastics industry At the K 2016 trade fair from October 19-26, in Hall 12 / Booth B16, B&R will be demonstrating how modern plastics machinery can produce a variety of products with no mechanical changeover. Modular software blocks simplify the development of new programs and reduce development…
SKF to showcase efficiency boosting oil and gas technologies
At this year’s Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia event in Houston, Texas starting September 12, SKF will present a comprehensive range of solutions designed to enhance performance and extend machine service life in the oil and gas sector. SKF will use the Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia 2016 to demonstrate how to increase efficiency and reliability, while […]
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B&R Industrial Automation Corp to exhibit innovative automation solutions at IMTS
The efficiency of CNC machine control development and operation can be improved by replacing traditional systems with an integrated, multifunctional control platform. Traditional systems include logic, machine-specific technologies, point-to-point movement, path-based interpolated movement and visualization, each requiring hardware interface and communication software to work together. With B&R’s integrated solutions, a single software development environment, Automation…
AutomationDirect Adds 20-Gauge MTW Wire
AutomationDirect has expanded its line of electrical wire for industrial applications to include 20-gauge MTW wire with heat and moisture-resistant, color-coded or striped, insulating PVC jackets. The 20 AWG wire features a smaller diameter which is needed for many types of terminal block connections that cannot accept larger wire. Available in 500-foot spools, the 20…
AutomationDirect Adds Fork Sensors
AutomationDirect’s new PS series fork sensors, also referred to as “slot” or “U” sensors, are offered in visible red light and laser models. Available in PNP and NPN styles, and designed for easy installation, the rugged metal one-piece construction assures constant alignment. The high-resolution PS-series fork sensors feature glass optics, selectable light on/dark on operation,…
Huco Multi-Beam Couplings for Tractor Transmission
CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH, based in Paderborn, Germany is part of the CLAAS Group that focuses on drive technology including gearboxes and hydraulics. CLAAS Industrietechnik needed a coupling solution…
Brother Gearmotors Website Introduces 3D CAD Drawings of 1-3 Horsepower Gearmotors
Brother Gearmotors now offers 3D Computer-aided Design (CAD) drawings of its 1-3 horsepower gearmotors on the company’s website. With the new online tool, customers can easily access and search Brother Gearmotors’ product catalog, using 3D technology to pan, zoom and rotate images of the 1-3 HP gearmotors. Offering realistic, high quality visuals and details, the […]
AutomationDirect Offers Additional NEMA-Rated Enclosures
AutomationDirect has expanded its line of Hubbell Wiegmann enclosures with additional NEMA 3R and NEMA 12 models. NEMA 3R enclosures, typically used in outdoor applications for wiring and junction boxes, provide protection against falling rain, sleet, snow, and external ice formation; they protect against dripping water when used indoors. This style of enclosure does not…
MHP Series Inductive Linear Position Sensor
Alliance Sensors Group has expanded its in-cylinder position sensor product line to include the MHP-7 series linear inductive sensors. These compact inductive linear sensors were designed to be…
GAM with Jakob Antriebstechnik and GF Machining Solutions will be Speaking at IMTS
A short description: Different causes lead to unforeseen contact situations between moving components in the working space of machine tools. These collisions can result in damage of the machine components. High cost and machine downtime are the consequences. This article presents a solution for the reduction of contact forces in case of collision. The damages…
Opto 22 announces availability of Node-RED
Industrial automation manufacturer and Internet of Things platform developer Opto 22 announced immediate availability of Node-RED nodes for its industrial programmable automation controllers, significantly decreasing IIoT application development time and complexity. These Node-RED nodes for PACs make it easier to prototype and develop applications for connecting physical assets to cloud applications. Rapid IIoT Application Prototyping […]
Heavy-duty sensor – Speed feedback for axles and shafts
Perfectly at home in the harshest and dirtiest conditions, the SIKO MSK320 ZM magnetic sensor boasts a metallic housing of unrivaled durability. While its main use is for rotary measuring tasks, e.g. measuring the drive shaft speed on all kinds of processing machines: machine tools, woodworking machines and textile machines…it is equally suited to large-scale […]